Ocean breaks through at Cupsogue beach!!!
Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it heads toward LI
As Long Islanders hunkered down, Hurricane Sandy grew stronger and faster early Monday, bringing a “life-threatening storm surge” to the East Coast, forecasters said. Shortly before dawn, Freeport director of emergency management Richard Holdener said he was concerned that flooding in his South Shore community could be potentially “catastrophic.” Water was already “spilling over the bulkheads” of […]
Read More Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it heads toward LIA beachfront tribute to Flight 800 victims
A beachfront tribute to Flight 800 victims The Paris-bound TWA Flight 800 had just taken off from Kennedy Airport when it exploded at 8:31 p.m. July 16, 1996 and plunged into the Atlantic Ocean south of Moriches Inlet, killing 230 people. In the hours, days and months afterward friends and families of the victims were […]
Read More A beachfront tribute to Flight 800 victims3rd Annual Smith Point Alumni Party
This is going to be our 3rd Annual Smith Point Alumni Party. Last year it was great to see and catch up with everyone. We had 50 former and current lifeguards attend and raised over $1200 for our Smith Point crew! We hope to see all of you there. If you have any questions please […]
Read More 3rd Annual Smith Point Alumni PartyJuly 4th, 2012
Suffolk County Legislature narrowly passed legislation to outlaw smoking in most areas of county parks and beaches.
On June 19th, 2012 the Suffolk County Legislature narrowly passed legislation to outlaw smoking in most areas of county parks and beaches. Suffolk County Legislators were divided on the bill which passed 10-7 “The smoking ban smoking because the effects of secondhand smoke pose a serious threat to the health, safety and welfare of citizens […]
Read More Suffolk County Legislature narrowly passed legislation to outlaw smoking in most areas of county parks and beaches.Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually in the United States on the last Monday of May.[1] Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil Warto commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil […]
Read More Memorial Day“Irene” closes Smith Point
“Irene” – 8/28/2011, Category 1, Hurricane Originally published: August 28, 2011 6:59 AM Updated: August 28, 2011 7:38 AM By BY WILLIAM MURPHY and JENNIFER SMITH Tens of thousands were without power, trees toppled and streets flooded as Hurricane Irene barreled up the coast overnight and began lashing Long Island. The worst was yet to […]
Read More “Irene” closes Smith PointNews 12, Sean Bergin visits Smith Point
This time of the year, the Long Island beaches are packed with working on their tan. So what does it take to keep the swimmers safe? Sean Bergin goes on the job with lifeguards at Smith Point County Parks. They are considered by many to be the best lifeguards in the Country. With five of […]
Read More News 12, Sean Bergin visits Smith PointTop 10 Long Island beaches for kids – Cupsogue
1.5.CUPSOGUE BEACH Why it’s great for kids : Because mom and dad will be interested, too. When it just has to be the Hamptons, this is a great choice. The miles-long drive from the bridge to the tip of Westhampton offers magnificent views of jaw-droppingly opulent this-must-be-the-Hamptons housing (come on a weekday, or you and the kids […]
Read More Top 10 Long Island beaches for kids – Cupsogue